Romero bids farewell to Spurs ahead of Atleti move

  • Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero bid farewell to the club on Saturday (AEST) ahead of his expected move to Atletico Madrid.

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The Argentina defender, who joined Spurs in 2021 and was appointed captain last year, posted a message on Instagram thanking the club and fans after five seasons in north London.

"I leave with a heart full of memories and enormous pride for everything we lived and achieved together," Romero wrote.

Romero helped Tottenham win the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League, its first trophy since 2008, and was named the competition's player of the season by UEFA.

Tottenham has agreed a deal with Atletico worth around €40 million ($65.3 million), including add-ons, according to reports.

"Once I was one of you. Today, I leave as one of you forever," Romero wrote.

Cristian Gabriel Romero
Cristian Gabriel Romero
Tottenham Hotspur FC